3) In the reaction below, how many grams of carbon dioxide are produced when iron III
oxide (Fe,O3) reacts completely with exactly 84 grams of carbon monoxide (CO)? Show
your work
Fe2O3 + 3C0> 2Fe + 3CO,
Molar masses:
CO = 289
CO2 = 449

Respuesta :

Answer:

132.03 g

Explanation:

We are given;

  • The equation for the reaction as;

Fe₂O₃ + 3CO → 2Fe + 3CO₂

  • Molar masses of CO and CO₂ as 28.01 g/mol and 44.01 g/mol respectively
  • Mass of CO as 84 grams

We are required to calculate the mass of CO₂ that will produced.

Step 1: Calculate the number of moles of CO

Moles = Mass ÷ Molar mass

Molar mass of CO = 28.01 g/mol

Therefore;

Moles of CO = 84 g ÷ 28.01 g/mol

                     = 2.9989 moles

                    = 3.0 moles

Step 2: Calculate the number of moles of CO₂

  • From the reaction, 3 moles of CO reacts to produce 3 moles of CO₂
  • Therefore; the mole ratio of CO to CO₂ is 1 : 1
  • Hence; Moles of CO = Moles of CO₂

Moles of CO₂ = 3.0 Moles

But; mass = Moles × molar mass

Thus, mass of CO₂ = 3.0 moles × 44.01 g/mol

                                = 132.03 g

Hence, the mass of CO₂ produced from the reaction is 132.03 g